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GY62 JYK

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,775 mi
Last recorded44,775 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 JYK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 44,775 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 44,775 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 43,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 43,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 41,402 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Feb 2023 39,066 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 35,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 28,966 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces pitted / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside outer door sill repair slightly corroded / undersealed

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 26,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill panel has had a non standard repair carried out (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate air bag warning light takes a long time to extinguish (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 26,065 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Welds broken on lower part of the bracket. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 26,065 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Welds broken on lower part of the bracket. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 24,209 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 24,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 22,627 miles

Front disks and pads wearing low

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 15 Sep 2017 22,627 miles

Front disks and pads wearing low

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2016 20,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2015 16,708 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 16,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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GY62 JYK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 52,222 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY62 JYK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GY62 JYK registered?

GY62 JYK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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